City of Independence, MO, Government

The City of Independence is pleased to announce that the payment portal used to pay for City of Independence Utilities bills is once again live and ready for use. As a reminder, payment information entered on this site is provided directly to the City’s payment processor and is not maintained in the City’s systems. The City has been working continuously to restore this site and other services since taking them offline as a precautionary measure while the City worked to addres...Continue reading

#StreetsUpdate - Crews have been working on streets since 6 AM this morning, treating and ploughing roads. All of our priority and level one roads have been treated. Temps are expected to move above freezing this afternoon with only a light rain. Please allow extra time to travel and be careful on bridges and overpasses. Some sidewalks and raised surfaces may also be slick, so walk carefully.

A good cold weather safety reminder.

Cold weather and COVID-19 means we need to take a few additional steps to keep ourselves and others safe. 1. Bring an extra mask and wash them daily. When our breath fogs, masks get saturated faster, so an extra mask will help keep you comfortable. 2. Bring extra gloves and wash them daily. Touching common surfaces can spread germs.... 3. Stay home of you are sick. Whether it might be COVID-19 or the stomach flu, staying home when we are sick helps keep others safe. 4. Wash coats and hats often, particularly if you've worn them in large crowds or around someone that may be sick. Learn more about masks and face coverings at indep.us/facecoverings. #WinterWeather #COVID19 #StaySafe

Keep an eye on the weather and please allow extra time for travel.

Please see this Scam Alert from the Independence Police Department: Don't fall for scammers claiming they are with the Social Security Administration asking for any type of payment. Even our Police Chief's office recently received one of these calls. Just hang up! To learn more about these scams or to report them, follow the links below.... #ScamAlert #JustHangUp

#Update - All public meetings for the City of Independence will continue in a virtual format through the month of January. Citizens can watch live on the City's YouTube Channel https://bit.ly/2JAW21T, or on channel 7 for Comcast/Xfinity customers.

An important reminder from our friends at Centerpoint Medical Center. #worldstrokeday

#WaterMainBreak - Customers along Appleton St from 31st St to 28th Terr. may experience lower than normal water pressure approx. 2 to 4 hours while repairs are made.

We are seeing several questions related to polling places, absentee voting, ballots and registration ahead of the General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The Jackson County Election Board website, jcebmo.org, has information on all of this. You can find the voter information lookup tool here, https://jcebmo.org/current-notices/. #GeneralElection2020 #VoterInformation

#WinterWeather - City staff are carefully monitoring the changing weather situation. Crews are prepared to respond as temperatures and road conditions require over the next few days. Please monitor the weather carefully and plan any travel accordingly as the forecast is updated this week.

Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 AM on Sunday, Nov. 1. When you set those clocks back, take time to change the batteries and test your smoke alarms too. #FireSafety #SmokeAlarmsSaveLives #checkthebatteries #FallBack

Slots for this week's free saliva-based #COVID19 Testing have been filled. Sign-ups for next week are now open. If you signed up, please do not eat, drink or smoke for 30 minutes prior to appointment. Please wear a mask when interacting with volunteers.

We are preparing for the first free saliva-based #COVID19 testing event today at Cable Dahmer Arena. Nearly 200 people have registered. All participants will receive 10 free masks donated to the region by the Ford Motor Company. Visit Indep.us/covidtests to register for upcoming dates.

Please note the Sermon Center will be a Polling Place on Tuesday, Nov. 3. There will be no other activities or services available. To find your polling place, please visit jcebmo.org. #ElectionDay

#FoodResource - There is one more #FoodBox event scheduled at the Cable Dahmer Arena this Saturday, Oct. 31, beginning at 9 AM. Learn more about these events and the groups that make them possible. You can regularly find more information on food banks/pantries available in the area at indep.us/covidhelp. #LocalResources #CommunitySupport #HelpingFamilies

#Roadwork - Pink Hill Road is closed today, Oct. 27, through Friday, Oct. 30, between Saddle Ridge Drive and S Woods Ave. for storm water pipe replacement.

We are bringing testing to your area. Free testing is available in Independence at times that work for you. We are at Santa Fe Park this Thursday from 2 to 7 PM. Learn more and register here, indep.us/covidtests.

#StreetsUpdate - As the temps drop tonight there is a chance for any standing water to freeze on the roadways. Crews are monitoring bridges, overpasses and intersections overnight. We encourage everyone to allow for extra time as you travel tonight and tomorrow morning.

The City of Independence will begin free, saliva-based COVID-19 testing on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The City is using CARES Act Funding to support regional testing efforts with 1,000 tests available each week. Testing locations have been placed throughout the City to allow easy access with times and days of the week to make them as accessible as possible. The tests are estimated to take approximately 10 to 20 minutes and results are available in 24-48 hours. Participants are requi...red to register for time slots at indep.us/covidtests, or for those without a computer can register via phone at (816) 325-7121. Testing is a key part of our regional COVID-19 response and we are proud to help provide this resource to our citizens, and those working and visiting Independence, Mayor Eileen Weir said. The new saliva-based tests are easy, quick and do not require swabs. Citizens will self-administer the tests. While we have set locations on Monday-Friday, we will utilize volunteers to go to areas of need on Saturdays, and local churches on Sundays. Testing will be available 5-7 days a week. Test slots will generally be open from 2-7PM during the week. Please follow the City’s social media accounts for more information on locations, dates and times on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. The following are the testing locations scheduled for Oct. 28, 29, and 30: Wednesday, Oct. 28 Cable Dahmer Arena from 2-7PM Thursday, Oct. 29 Santa Fe Park from 2-7 PM Friday, Oct. 30 Adventure Oasis Parking Lot from 2-8 PM. Please register at indep.us/covidtests, walk-in opportunities will be shared as available. These slots are open to everyone, symptomatic or asymptomatic. Those that have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 should be tested within 5-10 days of the exposure or when symptoms occur. The Jackson County Health Department will also be providing testing opportunities throughout Eastern Jackson County. Residents can find the times and locations for the planned testing events through the County Health Department here, jacohd.org/events. Residents are encouraged to register for whichever testing location is most convenient for them. The City is utilizing multiple vendors to provide these tests over the next two months. This effort is only made possible with the help of regional volunteers. Anyone interested in volunteering can do so at https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?ap=487941430. In August, the City of Independence received $6.9 million in CARES Act funds through the Jackson County allocation. Testing will utilize approximately $1 million of these funds. The largest portion of these funds is being utilized for the Utility Assistance Program which is helping residents and small businesses with utility bills. Those interested in the program can find the application at cslhousing.org.